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Lightweight zippers

Products | June 8, 2026 | By:

A bright blue lightweight zipper with metallic teeth and a black pull tab, laid out vertically against a transparent background.
Approximately 25% of the cut zipper (15 centimeters, or 6 inches) is made from recycled materials by weight. Image: YKK® Corporation

YZiP® Light is a lightweight aluminum alloy zipper for cotton pants. It delivers a weight reduction of approximately 50% in comparison to the YZiP copper alloy zipper for jeans. Sliding resistance has been reduced by approximately 15% and lateral pull strength improved by approximately 26%, compared to a conventional aluminum alloy zipper. This product is a NATULON® zipper that uses recycled material for the tape. Approximately 25% of the cut zipper (15 centimeters, or 6 inches) is made from recycled materials by weight.

YKK® Corporation
www.ykk.com

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